Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pedicellata
ID:
873759

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Towns.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. , ser. 2, 5: 105 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873094

Common Names

  • Glyceria pedicellata
  • Pedicellate Glyceria
  • Gigantochloa Pedicellata

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Description

Glyceria pedicellata (also called pedicellate manna grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a tufted, clump-forming grass with narrow, linear leaves and erect stems that reach up to 2 feet in height. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open forests in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Glyceria pedicellata is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glyceria pedicellata has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glyceria pedicellata can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in early spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

Where to Find Glyceria pedicellata

Glyceria pedicellata is found in the temperate forests of Europe and North America.

Glyceria pedicellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glyceria pedicellata?

Glyceria pedicellata

What is the common name of Glyceria pedicellata?

Stalked Mannagrass

What is the habitat of Glyceria pedicellata?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and lake margins

Species in the Glyceria genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Frederick Townsend (1822-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Towns.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404171-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].